MWResource, Inc.
Energy Management System (EMS) Administrator
13 days ago
Jacksonville
Job Description JOB-2260 Fully Onsite to start, then hybrid (3 days in office) - Jacksonville, FL Title: EMS Specialist/Administrator Functions as technical lead in the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of Energy Management Systems (EMS) applications, databases, and infrastructure. This role ensures reliable, secure, and efficient real-time monitoring and control of electrical grid operations or energy assets while meeting all regulatory requirements for NERC/CIP compliance. The EMS Specialist will lead project execution, team development, and compliance related activities. Duties and Responsibilities: • Lead and/or assist the EMS team by providing oversight and mentoring., • Function as technical lead for operations of Client’s EMS and related systems., • Function as technical lead for EMS system configuration, calculations, database, and display maintenance activities., • Schedule tasks, monitor progress, and provide technical guidance., • Oversee the performance and availability of EMS platforms, ensuring 24/7 uptime for grid operations or energy asset control., • Lead and coordinate system upgrades, patching, and cybersecurity measures., • Plan and execute EMS projects such as system upgrades and/or new application, software, and hardware rollouts., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, Operations, Information Security, Compliance, other engineering departments, field technicians, and external vendors., • Ensure EMS practices adhere to NERC CIP standards and other regulatory frameworks., • Develop and maintain documentation and participate in audits and compliance reviews., • Lead and/or assist in the development, implementation and review of compliance processes including workflows and evidence collection., • Develop and maintain processes, procedures, and training for critical infrastructure protection (CIP) compliance related patching, baselining, disaster recovery, account management., • Identify and implement system improvements for better performance, analytics, and visualization. Education: A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field AND Experience: Five (5) or more years of successful experience in energy management systems software applications. OR An equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training. License/Certifications/Registrations: A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment. Knowledge of: • Electric utility infrastructure and associated operational processes., • Digital Grid Management software applications, e.g. EMS, GMS, DMS, ICCP, SCADA, RDBMS, etc., • Energy Management Systems architecture, e.g. virtualized servers, workstations, firewalls, switches, RTUs, terminal servers, time and frequency devices etc., • IT/OT Troubleshooting concepts., • NERC/CIP regulatory requirements., • Change management, issue tracking, and risk management concepts., • Techniques to improve process performance and human risk., • Training methods and practices for skill development. Skilled in: • Software design, development, and maintenance., • Troubleshooting and incident resolution., • Project management., • Training., • Process improvement and innovation., • Using required software including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ability to: • Manage EMS projects, influencing others to accomplish goals., • Apply interpersonal skills to assist internal customers with diagnosis, planning, design, and implementation., • Read, comprehend and apply technical information., • Lead users in the process of identifying, analyzing, refining, and documenting business requirements and developing test scripts, as required., • Identify, analyze, troubleshoot, and solve EMS system problems., • Influence and motivate individuals and groups without organizational authority., • Analyze difficult and complex issues to reach sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations., • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing., • Effectively handle multiple, changing priorities. Position Scope: This position functions as a subject matter expert in all aspects of energy management systems. Ensures reliability and compliance in all facets of real-time monitoring and control of the company’s entire electric grid operations. Representative of Client Position will represent Client at NERC, FRCC, and other professional organizations. Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Short- and long-term disability, • 13 paid holidays, • 20 days PTO; 25 days after 5 years of employment, • 1 paid personal day, • Jury duty and bereavement leave, • Military leave, • Tuition assistance - $12,000 per calendar year for undergraduate programs and $16,000 per calendar year for graduate programs The base pay range for this role is $110,000 - $170,000. • 5-10 years of experience on the bottom end of the salary range, • 10 - 15 years of experience in the middle range Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening. Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.